Brews and Blues
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I'm working on a my first non-kit recipe here. Sticking with extract brewing, I am going to do a super simple SMASH beer just for the sake of learning some hops and extract flavors. (I know not all extracts are SM, but I still consider it a learning experience.)
Now, DME is 42 PPG. I am going to use 6lbs of DME.
Mass of extract x PPG = GP x volume of wort
So....
6lb x 42PPG = GP x volume of wort.
For volume of wort, am I using the amount of water that i am starting with, presumably 6 gallons? Or should I use the 5 gallons for the batch size i am hoping to end up with?
Or, do I find a OG that I am shooting for and use the hydrometer to take readings as I add water to the wort after boiling?
Now, DME is 42 PPG. I am going to use 6lbs of DME.
Mass of extract x PPG = GP x volume of wort
So....
6lb x 42PPG = GP x volume of wort.
For volume of wort, am I using the amount of water that i am starting with, presumably 6 gallons? Or should I use the 5 gallons for the batch size i am hoping to end up with?
Or, do I find a OG that I am shooting for and use the hydrometer to take readings as I add water to the wort after boiling?